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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 181.04 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 181.04 and 109.08 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 181.04 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/181.04 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 181.04 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 19,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.30/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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